Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $50,350 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $39,910
90th percentile $60,910
Employed locally 150
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,910
    25th
    $49,600
    50th (median)
    $50,350
    75th
    $59,110
    90th
    $60,910

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 55% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Painters, Construction and Maintenance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $79,960
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,970
    Hawaii $67,620
    Urban Honolulu, HI $66,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,830

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,330
    Electricians $61,340
    Construction Laborers $47,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,570
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Burlington, VT is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.36 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Burlington, VT is 3.5% above the national median of $48,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Burlington?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $39,910 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,600.